Category: Administration
Are You a Pastor in Transition? Prepare Yourself
The first 90 days of a new appointment can help “set the stage for success or sow the seeds of trouble and potential failure,” says Michael Watkins. The first of two articles on pastoral transition. When pastors receive a new appointment, they have 90 days to prove themselves, gain credibility and start to establish positive… Continue Reading Are You a Pastor in Transition? Prepare Yourself
The Future of the UMC
The future of the UMC depends on the decisions made by all United Methodists. As the United Methodist Church waits to learn if a gathering of the global denomination will take place in August 2022, many are looking for answers about what may happen and the impact on their local church. The conference has assembled… Continue Reading The Future of the UMC
2021 Church Conferences
It’s here. It’s here…can you smell the freshly sharpened pencils and the hear the rustle of the paperwork? Charge Conference is BACK! Hopefully, better than ever. There is so much info to share, don’t be afraid to read over this note more than once. In this world of Covid19 we have all learned flexibility is important.… Continue Reading 2021 Church Conferences
Fun Ride and Fall Social
Saturday, October 911:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Tridge Rev. John Kasper and Debbie will have a care tent on the lawn with doughnuts and cider from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Those who would like to ride can join with others or ride solo on the Pere Marquette rail trail which is an even straight… Continue Reading Fun Ride and Fall Social
And the Winner is…
Jennifer Lane! Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization. According to the internet, a LEADER must possess the following characteristics: Positive Attitude – The ability to work with and see people and situations in a constructive way. Nothing destroys a team’s… Continue Reading And the Winner is…
Lay Equalization Member to Annual Conference
Each congregation elects at least one lay member of annual conference. Equal numbers of clergy and laity are members of annual conference, so each congregation elects a number of lay members equal to the number of clergy for that congregation. Additional at-large equalization lay members are selected by the board of laity to reach the… Continue Reading Lay Equalization Member to Annual Conference
District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Voting Items: 2022 Budget >>>2022 Leadership Nominations >>> District Conference will be Saturday, August 28th from 9:30ish to 2:00ish at Swan Valley United Methodist Church, 9265 Geddes Rd, Saginaw, MI 48609. We will be trying something very new and different. With being apart for so long, we want to focus on families and building relationships,… Continue Reading District Conference and Family Fun Fair
Your Church’s Fall 2021 Growth Opportunity (Why It’s A Season Of Hope…)
Pastor and leaders, It’s not yet the end of July, but we are all beginning to look forward to the fall and the startup of a new season of worship of and service to our Lord Jesus. In the following post I received from Carrey Neiuwhof he actually shares a post by Rich Birch highlighting the opportunities… Continue Reading Your Church’s Fall 2021 Growth Opportunity (Why It’s A Season Of Hope…)
Achievement in Leadership Award
Nominations are open until August 9, 2021 Central Bay is looking to honor the excellent leadership within our district. Who do you know that has shown true leadership in ministry, missions or the community this past year? We are now accepting nominations of a superior leader within the district for a new award that will… Continue Reading Achievement in Leadership Award